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We know that many families in our community are feeling the impact of the federal government shutdown. Alamogordo is home to a large number of federally connected families, including those serving and working at Holloman Air Force Base, and we understand that furloughs and delayed paychecks can cause significant stress.

Alamogordo Public Schools cares deeply about our students, families, and community, and we want to ensure that everyone has access to the support and resources they need during this time.

✨Here are some of the resources available to help:
🍎APS Mobile Food Pantry: Our next Mobile Food Pantry will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, at 2:30 pm at the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on First Street. It is open to all APS families. (First Wednesday of each month)
💗Tiger Care Center: The Tiger Care Center provides hygiene items, clothing, and emergency food support assistance to students who qualify. For families who may not meet the qualifications, our staff can help connect you with other local resources.
💻Otero County Resource Guide: View the full list of Otero County Resources ➜ https://5il.co/2qtcu
🌮Otero County Food Pantries & Community Meals: Find local food pantries and meal locations ➜ https://5il.co/2qtct

If your family is in need of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor, principal, or the H.O.P.E. Team at hope@alamogordoschools.org or 575-430-0191. They can help connect you directly to the support available through APS or through our community partners. Learn more about H.O.P.E. and available community resources on our website at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/hope

💛 We are grateful for the strength, compassion, and resilience that make our Alamogordo community so special. We’re all in this together, and help is available if you need it. 💛

🍁✨ Join us for our Fall Math Night; Thursday, October 30, 2025! ✨🍁 Get ready for an evening full of fun and learning — with a Math Maze, Haunted House, Face Painting, Games, and more! Bring your whole crew — you won’t want to miss this spooktacular night of fun! 👻🎃

TBT to fiestas and fun! 🎊 Mrs. Wenrich’s class had a blast celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day — color, culture, and lots of smiles! #ThrowbackThursday #RiseUpAlamo #BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo #AllIn

🚨It's time to meet the staff at Sunset Hills!🚨
Meet Mrs. Hopkin our incredible Counselor! 🐾🩵
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🎀 Red Ribbon Week | October 23-31 🎀

Alamogordo Public Schools is proud to join the national movement to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles for our students and community. This year’s Red Ribbon Week is all about making informed choices and standing strong against the dangers of alcohol, drugs, vaping, and tobacco use. 💪

Through education, awareness, and support, we’re empowering students to rise above peer pressure and lead lives full of potential, purpose, and promise.

🚫 Say no to drugs.
💬 Talk about the risks.
❤️ Choose to live drug-free.

Together, with the support of families, staff, and the APS HOPE & Health Services Teams, we can create a safer, healthier future for every student.

#RedRibbonWeek #Prevention Matters #LiveDrugFree

🚨It's time to meet the staff at Sunset Hills!🚨
Meet Mrs. Portilla part of our incredible Life Skills Program! 🐾🩵
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🚨It's time to meet the staff at Sunset Hills!🚨
Meet Mr. Humphreys one of our incredible Long Term Subs! 🐾🩵
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We have to reschedule our SAT meetings. SAT meetings will be on October 27. If you received an invite for October 21 it will be at the same time on the 27th. We apologize for any inconvenience! 🩵🐺

❣️ Red Ribbon Week is Coming! ❣️ October 27-31📅 Join us as we take a stand and say NO to drugs while having some dress-up fun each day! Let’s celebrate making healthy, safe choices together! ❤️🐺

📣Calling all federally connected families!!

The 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available for completion. You can make a difference and ensure that our school district receives our fair share of federal funds by completing a survey for each of your students in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey

👻🎃Next Week is the last week for Boo Gram sales! 🎃👻 Be sure to get those orders in! If you have not received a Boo Gram flyer, please let us know your child's name and teacher, and we will be sure they get one! All proceeds go right back to our school PTA!

Promoting healthy hygiene habits promotes good attendance. 🪥

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✍️On October 14, Mayor Payne chose four of Mrs. Landry's students' letters to read at the commission meeting. These students shared their ideas on how to make Alamogordo's playgrounds safer for everyone. Check out these photos from the meeting, where Mayor Payne invited students to read their letters aloud. 📸✉️ How cool is that!

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🧦✨ It’s Socktober – and we’re collecting new socks all month long to support students in need across our district!
Did you know that socks are one of the most requested, but least donated items for people experiencing hardship? Let’s change that – one pair at a time. 💛We are leading this effort to bring comfort and care to our students, and we’re inviting schools and community members to join in!

📍 Look for collection boxes at every APS school and locations throughout the community.
🧦 All donations go directly to students who need them most.
🎯 Goal: Warm feet, full hearts, and a stronger, more connected community.
Let’s make this the coziest and kindest Socktober yet! 🧦💛

For more information on how you can help, please contact Family Engagement Coordinator, Monica Steeby at (575) 430-8177 or Monica.Steeby@alamogordoschools.org

📅Reminder!

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th, for a district/community-wide Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗

Wear pink tomorrow to show your support for the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor the lost.

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOut #CancerAwareness

We’re wrapping up the first quarter strong with teamwork, kindness, and school spirit! 🐾✨
Keep showing up, working hard, and lifting each other up — we’re proud of every single one of you! 💙💛

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📱Parents & Guardians, have you logged into PowerSchool lately? Please take a moment to log in and make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Keeping your contact info up-to-date is important to ensure you receive important emails, texts, and notifications from APS. 👩‍💻

If you need help logging in, please call Let’s Talk! 575-812-8573.

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🥫 October is Tackling Hunger Month, and this week we’re recognizing National Food Bank Week – a time to raise awareness, take action, and stand together against food insecurity. 💪🍎

At APS, the HOPE Team is committed to making sure no student or family goes hungry. Through food drives, pantry partnerships, and connecting families with local resources, we’re here to provide real support – because hunger shouldn’t be a barrier to learning. 💛

Here’s how you can help:
✅ Donate non-perishable food items to the Tiger Care Center
✅ Volunteer at our monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry (first Wednesday of each month
✅ Spread the word about hunger resources available through the HOPE Team

Together, we’re not just tackling hunger – we’re building HOPE, one meal at a time. 🧡

If you are a student in need of resources, please call or text our HOPE Team at (575) 430-0191 or email: HOPE@alamogordoschools.org.

#TacklingHungerMonth #NationalFoodBankWeek #HOPETeam #NoOneHungry #FoodForThought #HOPEinAction